Which gloves are better?

Assassin
#1

Hi,

May I know which gloves are better for my Martial Arts Phoenix Strike Assassin?
I’m at 75 all resistance in Hell with & without the gloves.

Cruel Claw - Vampirebone Gloves (Crafted)
+1 to Martial Arts (Assassin Only)
+20% Increased Attack Speed
3% Life stolen per hit
+10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 to Dexterity
+19 to Life
Repairs 1 Durability in 33 seconds

OR

Raven Knuckle - Gauntlets (Rare)
10% Chance to cast level 3 Nova when struck
+2 to Martial Arts (Assassin Only)
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+76% Enhance Defense
+15 to Strength
Poison Resist +29%

Thank you as your feedback is important to me.

#2

The second one of course.

#3

Hi CrazyMage,

Why second as there’s no crushing blow?

Thank you.

#4

Phoenix strike has got no use for crushing blow. The first one is more of s smiter gloves.

#5

Hi CrazyMage,

Thanks for your reply.
I am kinda new to Assassin and I would like to know more.
So to say Phoenix Strike (Charged Skill) + Dragon Claw (Finisher) does not have any crushing blow?

I don’t seems to find any info or even Google showing what skills have crushing blow.

Thank you.

#6

They have crushing blow but for it to be useful you need to hit fast and in succession with a melee skill. Also, you need way more than mere 10%. You get more damage out of +1 more to martial arts.
Dragon talon is the skill which highly profits from cb because you hit almost 7 times per second.

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#7

Depends on your finisher, but probably the second one as higher skill points is better for Phoenix Strike.

Crushing Blow is more important for a Dragon Talon kicker or a Blade Fury Assassin.